The purpose of the Mental Health Care Treatment Decisions Act is to ensure appropriate care and treatment of persons with behavioral health needs in the community.
History: Laws 2006, ch. 7, § 2.
Effective dates. — Laws 2006, ch. 7 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 17, 2006, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety
Article 7B - Mental Health Care Treatment Decisions
Section 24-7B-1 - Short title.
Section 24-7B-3 - Definitions.
Section 24-7B-4 - Advance directive for mental health treatment.
Section 24-7B-6 - Revocation of advance directive for mental health treatment.
Section 24-7B-7 - Optional form for advance directive for mental health treatment.
Section 24-7B-8 - Decisions by guardian.
Section 24-7B-9 - Obligations of mental health treatment provider.
Section 24-7B-10 - Health care information.
Section 24-7B-11 - Immunities.
Section 24-7B-12 - Prohibited practice.
Section 24-7B-13 - Statutory damages.
Section 24-7B-14 - Effect of copy.
Section 24-7B-15 - Effect of the Mental Health Care Treatment Decisions Act.